Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2021 - SPAN 110 D100

Introductory Spanish II (3)

Class Number: 7179

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    SPAN 100 (or SPAN 102), grade 12 Spanish, or equivalent.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Follows SPAN 100. Continues introduction to Spanish for students who have developed the necessary foundations from SPAN 100. Emphasis is on oral skills and grammar while continuing to develop reading and writing proficiency. Practical and situational materials are employed to underline the ties between language and culture. By the end of the term, students will be able to communicate in Spanish using a wide range of grammatical structures and vocabulary. (A2 level of CEFR) Students with credit for SPAN 103 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is the second half of first year Spanish (A2 level of CEFR). As in Spanish 100, the emphasis continues to be on oral skills and grammar while further developing reading and writing skills.  Spanish 110 covers different tenses (indicative, imperative and subjunctive moods), vocabulary, idiomatic expressions and cultural readings. By the end of the semester students will be able to communicate using a wide range of grammar structures and vocabulary.

This course is a “flipped classroom course” in that a major part of student learning and work takes place outside of the physical classroom. The following briefly details the two major components: online and in-class Lab activities.

  1. Independent learning & communicative online activities. Students are responsible for exploring, learning and practicing key concepts (grammar and vocabulary) assigned in each lesson. There are vocabulary, grammar, writing and communicative activities assigned for each lesson. These activities are both graded and credit/no credit.
  2. TUT-sessions. In class students practice communicative activities, are exposed to native speaking, build their speaking skills and improve their confidence in using the language. A brief time is also dedicated to quickly review pronunciation and grammatical concepts when needed. Classroom meetings work as workshops in which students will have the opportunity to use the language in meaningful activities and interactions.

* Students should also expect to spend approximately six to eight weekly hours working on online activities and tutorials.

TUT-sessions:

ON-CAMPUS: Sections D101-TUT and D102-TUT will be held on campus two hours once per week. Office hours will be also held virtually (in Zoom) and on campus. Students wishing to take Span 110 must register in sections D100-OLC and D101-TUT or D102-TUT.  

STUDENT SUITABILITY FOR THIS COURSE: If you are unsure about your language level, please contact the Course Chair to arrange a language evalaution: mayoharp@sfu.ca

Grading

  • Lesson quizzes (6) 30%
  • Oral exam 10%
  • Online homework (Supersite) 25%
  • Class participation 25%
  • Final assignment 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Vistas, 6th edition. Blanco/Donley (Vista Higher Learning). Lessons 7-12
Online bundle includes Vistas vText (online book), WebSAM and Vista Supersite Plus.

The instructor will contact students to provide information regarding how to attain the textbook. 


Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.